Abstract
The surgical management of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture subluxations is
challenging. The hemi-hamate autograft is a useful but technically challenging technique
for these injuries. We describe a simple technical note, using a bone wax template
to help guide the harvest of a geometrically accurate hemi-hamate graft to facilitate
accurate proximal interphalangeal joint reconstruction, while reducing donor site
morbidity.
Keywords
hemi-hamate graft - bone wax template - PIPJ fracture subluxation
